ERGS Swimmers lead the way at Swim Ulster’s Post Primary Schools’ Championships in Bangor
The Swim Ulster Schools Cup & Championships 2026 took place on Friday 6th February at Aurora Aquatic & Leisure Complex Bangor. Over 1000 swimmers from more than 130 schools across the province of Ulster took part in the one day event. Three Fermanagh schools were part of the action with a team of 13 swimmers competing for Enniskillen Royal Grammar School.
Charles Armstrong (13) impressed with a new PB in the 100m Breaststroke and followed it with a strong, determined swim in the 100m Butterfly, earning a well deserved third place in his heat.
Holly Barkley (14) had 2 very strong swims, achieving a 6 second PB in her 100m Breaststroke and a 3 second PB in her 100m Freestyle.
Ellie Dunlop (17) competed in the 17-19 age group at the Swim Ulster Senior Schools Cup and Championships, winning silver in the 100m Breaststroke and finishing 7th with a PB in the 200m Individual Medley. While studying for her AS -levels, Ellie travels six days a week to Craigavon for training, showing incredible dedication. This achievement has also earned Ellie selection to represent Enniskillen Royal Grammar School as part of the Ulster Schools Interprovincial team. She will compete at the National Irish Schools Interprovincial championships this March at the National Aquatic Centre in Dublin.
April Huang (12) produced strong swims in both 100m Butterfly and 100m Freestyle.
Lauren Loizides (14) was proud to compete for her school for the first time and enjoyed her first long course competition. She was delighted to achieve a new PB in the 100m Backstroke, taking 3 seconds off, and swam well in the 100m Breaststroke event.
James McSorley (12) swam very well, maintaining his entry time in the 100m Butterfly and securing a new PB in the 100m Freestyle, dropping a second off his entry time.
Jakub Mikiewicz Lumayad (12) had a brilliant swim in 100m Freestyle hitting the wall in 1st place among the 12 year olds, qualifying for Irish summer national age group championships in Limerick in this event. He produced another strong swim in very challenging 200m IM race, finishing 5th in his age group.
Older brother Russell Mikiewicz Lumayad (16) had a strong swim in 100m Butterfly taking 3 seconds off his PB to place in the top 10 in his age group. He went on to secure another new PB in the 100m Freestyle, shaving almost 4 seconds off his entry time.
Ryan Mongan (16) cut a whopping 7 seconds off his PB in the 100m Breaststroke and put in another strong performance in the 200m Individual Medley.
Erin Salcedo (15) enjoyed a successful performance in the 100m Freestyle taking 7.95 seconds off her personal best and also produced a strong swim in 200m Individual Medley.
Younger sister Keira Salcedo (13) had an excellent swim in 100m Freestyle knocking an amazing 27 seconds off her entry time. She swam another great PB in the 100m Breaststroke, cutting 4 seconds off her time.
Haralds Uzulins (15) produced strong swims in both the 100m Breaststroke and 100m Freestyle events.
Finley Walker Leonard (15) put in strong performances in the 100m Backstroke and 100m Freestyle races.
Well done to all!
The swimmers’ families wish to thank Mr Corrigan for supporting the team in Bangor.
